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Velocity-Based Training (VBT) Hub

Velocity-Based Training (VBT) prescribes load and volume from real-time bar velocity instead of fixed percentages. This hub gathers PoinT GO's end-to-end VBT library: velocity zones, load-velocity profiling, autoregulation, 1RM estimation, and applied protocols for squat, bench, deadlift, and Olympic lifts.

01 · 5 articles

Fundamentals & Velocity Zones

Start here to understand how bar velocity maps to %1RM and how each zone targets different qualities.

02 · 5 articles

Load-Velocity Profiling

Build individual profiles to predict 1RM, monitor adaptation, and prescribe load with precision.

03 · 5 articles

Autoregulation in Practice

Adjust daily load to readiness using velocity loss, cluster sets, and warmup-jump signals.

04 · 5 articles

Measurement & Tools

Compare measurement technologies and learn how to validate IMU data for coaching decisions.

FAQ

Hub FAQ

01What velocity loss threshold should I use?
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20–30% velocity loss is the most common range for power and strength blocks. Lower (10–20%) preserves speed; higher (>30%) accumulates fatigue.
02Can I estimate 1RM from velocity without max testing?
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Yes. A load-velocity profile across 3–4 loads predicts 1RM within ±5% for most lifters via linear regression.
03Is VBT useful for novices?
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Yes for technique pacing and consistency, but velocity targets differ from advanced lifters — see the experience-based thresholds guide.
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